The government’s forthcoming strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG), due to be published next week, rightly focuses on a critical element often overlooked: changing attitudes among boys and young men.

A report obtained by the BBC shows yet again shocking information about a historical child abuse case at two former NHS mental health units in West Sussex.

The festive period can be a joyful time for families, but for parents undergoing separation, it can also bring added pressure. Changes to routine, heightened emotions and competing expectations can make co-parenting feel more challenging than usual. However, with a mindful planning and communication, Christmas can still be a positive experience for children.

Succession is a gripping watch because it shows what happens when succession planning is left vague or avoided altogether. The boardroom falls silent, loyalties fracture, and chaos begins. Unlike television, though, real families don’t get a second season to fix probate mistakes. When wills are unclear or absent, disputes erupt, estates stall, and grief turns into litigation.

If you have concerns about a loved one's last will and testament, you might consider legally challenging the will. This is usually done because there is evidence that the will has been forged, that the deceased lacked mental capacity to make decisions about their estate, or that the person making the will was subject to undue influence when writing the document. It's not enough to challenge a will because you disagree with the decisions that have been made - there are specific legal grounds for contesting a will. 

Criminal law solicitor Sarah Myatt explains why proposed jury trial reforms won’t solve court delays and risk undermining a key pillar of UK justice.

Medical negligence solicitors at Switalskis are supporting calls for urgent action following the release of interim findings from the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, led by Baroness Valerie Amos.

A Coroner has concluded that a newborn baby who was born prematurely in the early hours of Christmas Day 2023 would likely have survived if missed opportunities in his mother’s care to administer antenatal steroids had not occurred.